Student Accommodation at Bishop Burton College
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Whichever you choose, you’ll have access to:
You don't even need to be able to cook! All of our rooms are half board, so you receive a £1,000 food card to spend in our food outlets.
In our Ofsted Outstanding-rated residential accommodation you’ll be supported by our friendly team of wardens, who are available throughout the night, to make sure you feel happy and safe. We also have 24/7 security on campus for everyone's peace of mind.
Our campus has a family feel which our students love. Despite hundreds of students living on campus, our individual halls of residence make it really easy to make friends. From our wardens to the domestic team, you'll get to know our lovely staff too.
There are plenty of things to do in the local area and we have a dedicated and caring Activities Coordinator. They will speak to you to ensure that the plans they put in place work with your interests and availability.
As well as regular trips to the shops, we also run off-site trips every other Saturday. These have included trips to York, Meadowhall, Hornsea, Hull Fair, Christmas markets, go-karting and more.
You'll be able to get involved with a range of activities on campus too, from meeting our animals to trying our mechanical horse, creating something with our 3D printers or having a go at bricklaying.
Being on campus means you're also perfectly placed to work here too. There are a range of job opportunities available, including with our catering and equine teams.
"It is the best life experience that gives you the chance to build a family out of friends."
In our last Ofsted inspection in February 2023, the care and support given to our students was rated as ‘outstanding’.
Inspectors found students living on campus at college “are happy, dedicated to their courses, make excellent progress and are full of praise for the college and its staff”.
The visit found that:
"I have learnt a lot of skills from living on campus, such as cooking, looking after myself and getting up on time, without having a parent figure watching every step."
Please note that the room and kitchen style varies depending on the accommodation type.
For the 2024/25 academic year, ensuite rooms will cost £6,737 and those with a shared bathroom will cost £6,012. These prices include £1,000 food card.
To complete your application, you will need to pay a reservation fee of £250. This £250 is converted to a damage deposit and is held until the end of the academic year.
To make sure that everyone living on campus is safe, we organise Portable Appliance Testing, which takes place during the first term. This costs £2.50 per item, which will be deducted from your room deposit at the end of the year.
You may be able to access our Residential Bursary, which is designed for college-level students studying our specialist land-based courses who can't reasonably travel on a daily basis.
You apply directly to the college for this and we allocate bursaries following a financial assessment process. To qualify, your household income must be below £36,000.
Have you decided you'd like to live on campus? Once you have accepted a place with us you'll be able to apply for your room online.
Applying does not guarantee you a room. We will discuss your suitability for accommodation before confirming a place. Should you be unsuitable, we will refund your deposit.
Applications for accommodation open in November for the following academic year. We continue to take applications until the accommodation is full, at which point we open a waiting list in case anyone changes their mind.
We operate an allocation policy, with first-year students having priority if they:
Our student accommodation is open throughout term times but is closed during college breaks such as Christmas, Easter and over the summer between academic years.
At the weekends, the campus is usually quieter. However, we do run a supermarket trip every Friday night and trips every other weekend for those students who choose not to go home.
Each room comes with furniture such as a bed, desk and wardrobe.
All of the kitchens have a fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave. Students must provide their own crockery. Small tabletop fridges are allowed in your room, but no additional cooking equipment is permitted.
You would share with four to five other people.
You must provide your own bedding – bottom sheet, duvet and cover, pillow and case, and towels. You are permitted to bring in equipment such as a radio or TV providing it doesn't disrupt others. Please note if you bring a TV you will need your own TV licence.
Our friendly team of wardens are there to support you. Whether they're organising evening activities, helping with transport to the supermarket or if you just need someone to talk to.
Your student ID also acts as your food card, so you don't need to carry anything else around with you.
As a resident, you will be half-board, which means you will be given £1,000 towards food. This money acts as an allowance towards your total food purchases whilst living at Bishop Burton. You can use it at any of our catering outlets. We have four on-campus for our college students: Bishop’s Table, Ostlers, Meadows and Canters.
The money is divided into three termly allowances of £400 for each of terms one and two, and £200 for term three. You can top up to add more money online.
Yes, you can! All incoming student mail goes to our Post Room and you'll be able to collect it by showing your student ID.
Fees are payable in three termly instalments - 40% of the charge at the beginning of terms one and two and the final 20% at the beginning of term three.
If you do not qualify for a Residential Bursary, please contact us as we may be able to offer alternative payment options.
If you decide to withdraw from/are removed from accommodation due to disciplinary action before the end of the academic year, you will still be required to pay the accommodation fee for the remainder of the year unless your room is re-let to a student who is not already residential.